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Plymouth
Stoke-on-Trent · Guardian UK #92
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 2 datapoints
We looked at 2 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
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Plymouth Marjon
scored higher in 1 category
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Staffordshire
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
Plymouth Marjon University and University of Staffordshire are evenly matched: each leads in 1 of 2 categories where both have data. Plymouth Marjon University is ahead on established; University of Staffordshire on courses.
Plymouth Marjon University vs University of Staffordshire at a glance
Plymouth Marjon University and University of Staffordshire both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Psychology (General) and Sociology & Criminology. Plymouth Marjon University offers 48 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Staffordshire offers 287 courses across 52 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £17,090 at University of Staffordshire: Plymouth Marjon University is about £1,890 a year cheaper.
Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Plymouth Marjon University is higher in 2 and University of Staffordshire in 2, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Social Work: £16,500 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, against £29,500 from University of Staffordshire. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Plymouth Marjon University is higher in 4 and University of Staffordshire in 3, with 1 about level.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Plymouth Marjon University
University of Staffordshire
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
Scholarships
Number of scholarships
International Community
Where do international students come from?
Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.
Plymouth Marjon
No published data on international students
Staffordshire
26 countries · 4.1% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan29.8%
- 🇮🇳India19.9%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria9.2%
- 🌐Sri Lanka5.7%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.8%
Subjects
11 subjects you can study at both
Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.
Plymouth Marjon University
University of Staffordshire
Sport & Exercise Sciences
18 coursesTypical fee £15,200 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £17,090 (UG)
Psychology (General)
1 courseFee not available
15 coursesTypical fee £17,090 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
Education Studies
Forensic Science
Teacher Training
Applied Psychology
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Hospitality, Events & Tourism
Media & Film Studies
Social Work
Only at Plymouth Marjon University
Only at University of Staffordshire
Fees
What it costs international students
The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.
Undergraduate
- Plymouth Marjon University
- £15,200
- University of Staffordshire
- £17,090
Plymouth Marjon University is about £1,890 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Plymouth Marjon University
- No data
- University of Staffordshire
- £17,500
We do not have reliable international fee data for Plymouth Marjon University yet.
Outcomes
Graduate outcomes by subject
Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.
Plymouth Marjon University
University of Staffordshire
Sport & Exercise Sciences
£21,000Salary (3 years)£20,50090%Satisfaction93%Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£18,50090%Satisfaction90%Sociology & Criminology
£16,500Salary (3 years)£21,50093%Satisfaction89%Education Studies
£16,500Salary (3 years)£16,50088%Satisfaction90%Forensic Science
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,50079%Satisfaction88%Teacher Training
£25,000Salary (3 years)£16,50098%Satisfaction82%Applied Psychology
No dataSalary (3 years)£18,50090%Satisfaction88%Counselling & Psychotherapy
No dataSalary (3 years)£26,50096%Satisfaction86%Social Work
£16,500Salary (3 years)£29,50092%SatisfactionNo data
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusivePlymouth Marjon University
Marjon Sport Performance Scholarships
£4,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Plymouth Marjon University vs University of Staffordshire: common questions
Is Plymouth Marjon University or University of Staffordshire cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £17,090 at University of Staffordshire: Plymouth Marjon University is about £1,890 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.
What subjects can you study at both Plymouth Marjon University and University of Staffordshire?
Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Forensic Science, Teacher Training, Applied Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Media & Film Studies and Social Work.
Is Plymouth Marjon University or University of Staffordshire better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?
Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, and £20,500 from University of Staffordshire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Plymouth Marjon University and 93% at University of Staffordshire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Plymouth Marjon University or University of Staffordshire offer more courses?
University of Staffordshire lists 287 courses on CourseOptions and Plymouth Marjon University lists 48 courses.
What can you study at Plymouth Marjon University but not at University of Staffordshire?
Plymouth Marjon University teaches 7 subject areas that University of Staffordshire does not, including Drama & Theatre, Journalism, Nursing (General), Personal & Professional Development, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Performing Arts (General) and Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.
What can you study at University of Staffordshire but not at Plymouth Marjon University?
University of Staffordshire teaches 41 subject areas that Plymouth Marjon University does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Law, Film Production & Cinematography, Applied Computing, Biomedical Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 33 more.
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